TOOL​/FIXTURE MAKER, 1st Shift

What We Do

Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. is a cutting‑edge facility specializing in the production of hot gas path (HGP) components and other aviation and power generation turbine engine parts. As a supplier to all major turbine engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), we are a full‑service facility dedicated to the complete processing of unique alloy components. Since our establishment in 1980, we have expanded to become one of the leading manufacturers in the turbine engine industry, offering a comprehensive range of manufacturing services designed to meet stringent specifications and quality requirements.

The safety and well‑being of every employee are a top priority at Hi‑Tek Manufacturing. Our facility is exceptionally clean, temperature‑controlled, and equipped with air‑handling and filtration systems to maintain a high‑quality environment. Each new employee receives comprehensive safety training and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). We conduct periodic training throughout the year to review the latest safety standards and regulations, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Hi‑Tek Manufacturing boasts the best time‑loss accident record in the aerospace industry, reflecting our commitment to employee safety.

The Tool/Fixture Maker, reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor, constructs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates machine shop dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. This role involves operating various machine tools and performing highly skilled tasks such as laying out, fitting, and assembling parts. The position may require significant developmental work, along with precise fitting and adjustments, and will sometimes require constructing tools when no design is available.

The work is typically performed independently.

• Analyze and interpret blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Select appropriate raw materials and machine processes to complete projects to specifications.
• Operate all toolroom machines, such as knee mills, 3‑5 axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, and saws.
• Apply shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to determine the proper path.
• Modify machines to control speed, material feed, or cut path as required to ensure a quality product.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to required tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
• Document actions by reporting labor in the ERP system.
• Operate under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment with daily housekeeping duties.
• Accomplish organizational goals by taking ownership of new requests and adding value.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering and Management.
• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, cooperation, and initiative.
• Operate autonomously and self‑direct.
• Show reliable attendance and a respectful demeanor.
• Follow Hi‑Tek policies and procedures, including proper PPE usage.
• Perform any other duties needed to support our vision, mission, and values.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Trade school or apprenticeship in Tool Making or CNC Machining preferred.
• Must meet the ITAR definition of a 120.15 U.S. person.
• Proficient at operating all toolroom machines.
• Good technical math skills (shop math, geometry, trigonometry).
• Previous tool maker experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment required; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

• Work efficiently with others or independently as required.
• Integrity and conscientiousness in all work‑related matters.
• Safety‑conscious at all times.
• Reliable attendance within acceptable standards.
• Complex problem‑solving with critical math skills.
• Follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Communicate information clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Lift, push, and pull up to thirty‑five pounds regularly.
• Perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials at least 50% of the schedule.
• Stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift.
• Walk or climb stairs…